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Exterior Lights (MICU) (2016 2017 2018)

NOTE: 

*: With auto idle stop system

1. Turn the vehicle to the OFF (LOCK) mode.

2. Disconnect the Under-Dash Fuse/Relay Box - Removal and Installation connectors D, E, F, M, N, and P

NOTE:  All connector views are shown from the wire side of the female terminals.

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3. Inspect the connector and socket terminals to be sure they are all making good contact:

4. With the connectors still disconnected, do the following input tests:

Cavity Wire Test condition Test: Desired result Possible cause if desired result
is not obtained
E25

E14
PUR

PNK
Connect terminal E25 and ground with a jumper wire Measure the voltage between terminal E14 and ground:
 
There should be battery voltage.
  • Blown No. A4 (10 A) fuse in the under-hood fuse/relay box
  • Faulty relay circuit board
  • An open or high resistance in the wire
E24 BRN Under all conditions Connect terminal to ground with a jumper wire:
 
The left headlight (low beam) should come on.
  • Blown No. A8 (10 A) fuse in the under-hood fuse/relay box
  • Faulty headlight relay
  • Faulty left LED control unit*1
  • Blown bulb*2
  • Poor ground (G205) or an open in the ground wire
  • An open or high resistance in the wire
Connect terminal to ground with a jumper wire:
 
The right headlight (low beam) should come on.
  • Blown No. A10 (10 A) fuse in the under-hood fuse/relay box
  • Faulty headlight relay
  • Faulty right LED control unit*1
  • Blown bulb*2
  • Poor ground (G204) or an open in the ground wire
  • An open or high resistance in the wire
F6

E8
BLU

RED
Under all conditions Connect terminal F6 and E8 with a jumper wire:
 
The left headlight (high beam) should come on.
  • Blown No. C38 (10 A) fuse in the under-dash fuse/relay box
  • Faulty the under-dash fuse relay box
  • Poor ground (G205) or an open in the ground wire
  • An open or high resistance in the wire
F6

F12
BLUGRY

F12
Under all conditions Connect terminal F6 and F12 with a jumper wire:
 
The right headlight (high beam) should come on.
  • Blown No. C37 (10 A) fuse in the under-dash fuse/relay box
  • Faulty the under-dash fuse/relay box
  • Poor ground (G204) or an open in the ground wire
  • An open or high resistance in the wire
E21 LT GRN Under all conditions Connect terminal to ground with a jumper wire:
 
The front fog lights should come on.
  • Blown No. A15 (15 A) fuse in the under-hood fuse/relay box
  • Faulty LED
  • Faulty front fog light relay
  • An open or high resistance in the wire

*1: With LED headlight

*2: Without LED headlight

5. Reconnect the connectors to the under-dash fuse/relay box, do the following input tests:

Cavity Wire Test condition Test: Desired result Possible cause if desired result
is not obtained
M9 WHT Under all conditions Measure the voltage to ground:
 
There should be battery voltage.
  • Blown No. A26 (10 A) fuse in the under-hood fuse/relay box
  • An open or high resistance in the wire
F2 WHT Under all conditions Measure the voltage to ground:
 
There should be battery voltage.
  • Blown No. B1-6 (30 A) fuse in the auxiliary under-hood fuse/relay box
  • An open or high resistance in the wire
D14 BLK In all power modes Measure the voltage to ground:
 
There should be less than 0.2 V.
  • Poor ground (G601)
  • An open or high resistance in the wire
D42 BLK In all power modes Measure the voltage to ground:
 
There should be less than 0.2 V.
  • Poor ground (G601)
  • An open or high resistance in the ground wire
P1 BLK In all power modes Measure the voltage to ground:
 
There should be less than 0.2 V.
  • Poor ground (G401)
  • An open or high resistance in the ground wire
P22 PNK Disconnect keyless access/TPMS control unit connector A (32P) Check for continuity between terminal P22 and keyless access/TPMS control unit connector A (32P) terminal No. 2:
 
There should be continuity.
An open or high resistance in the wire
N18

N1
PNK

BRN
Combination light switch OFF Measure the voltage between terminals N18 and N1:
 
There should be less than 0.2 V.
  • Faulty combination light switch
  • An open or high resistance in the wire
Combination light switch in any position other than OFF Measure the voltage between terminals N18 and N1:
 
There should be about 5 V.
  • Faulty combination light switch
  • A short to ground in the wire
N20
 
N1
WHT
 
BRN
Combination light switch (PARKING position) ON Measure the voltage between terminals N20 and N1:
 
There should be less than 0.2 V.
  • Faulty combination light switch
  • An open or high resistance in the wire
Combination light switch OFF Measure the voltage between terminals N20 and N1:
 
There should be about 5 V.
  • Faulty combination light switch
  • A short to ground in the wire
N19
 
N1
BRN
 
BRN
Combination light switch (headlight) ON Measure the voltage between terminals N19 and N1:
 
There should be less than 0.2 V.
  • Faulty combination light switch
  • An open or high resistance in the wire
Combination light switch OFF Measure the voltage between terminals N19 and N1:
 
There should be about 5 V.
  • Faulty combination light switch
  • A short to ground in the wire
N17
 
N1
RED
 
BRN
Combination light switch lever pulled (Passing) Measure the voltage between terminals N17 and N1:
 
There should be less than 0.2 V.
  • Faulty combination light switch
  • An open or high resistance in the wire
Combination light switch lever released (OFF) Measure the voltage between terminals N17 and N1:
 
There should be about 5 V.
  • Faulty combination light switch
  • A short to ground in the wire
N16

N1
LT BLU

BRN
Combination light switch (Dimmer) in high beam position Measure the voltage between terminals N16 and N1:
 
There should be less than 0.2 V.
  • Faulty combination light switch
  • An open or high resistance in the wire
Combination light switch (Dimmer) in low beam position Measure the voltage between terminals N16 and N1:
 
There should be about 5 V.
  • Faulty combination light switch
  • A short to ground in the wire
N10

N1
PUR

BRN
Fog light switch ON Measure the voltage between terminals N10 and N1:
 
There should be less than 0.2 V.
  • Faulty combination light switch
  • An open or high resistance in the wire
Fog light switch OFF Measure the voltage between terminals N10 and N1:
 
There should be about 5 V.
  • Faulty combination light switch
  • A short to ground in the wire